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Tennessee Titans TE Craig Stevens could be released this offseason since the team would save $3.5 million in salary cap space. The team could also ask Stevens to restructure his contract this offseason.

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said the team may have four tight ends active for Week 14 because of the injuries to TE Delanie Walker (concussion) and TE Craig Stevens (concussion). Stevens has been cleared to play, and Walker could be cleared if he passes another test.

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said the injury to TE Delanie Walker (concussion) early in Week 13 against the Indianapolis Colts affected the team's passing offense. "All of a sudden, they can put more attention on Kendall (Wright), on Nate (Washington), on our other receivers, which they couldn't have done before," Munchak said. TE Taylor Thompson played 72 of 75 offensive snaps as a result with TE Craig Stevens (concussion) also out. The status of Walker and Stevens remains up in the air for Week 14 against the Denver Broncos, and they'll have to pass the concussion tests in order to play this weekend.

Fantasy Tip: Walker will be a strong play against Denver if he is able to suit up. Keep tabs on his status this week. Whether he plays will largely determine if Nate Washington will be playable as a flex, too.

Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Chris Palmer said TE Craig Stevens is a valuable member of the team because blocking tight ends are hard to find in the NFL. "He's very valuable. He's a good player," Palmer said. "I know this. Everyone is looking for a blocking tight end. In fact, there are some teams in this league that will even pick up tight ends that are hurt." Stevens has been working with the other tight ends this offseason on their blocking.

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak indicated that the return of TE Craig Stevens (rib) to game action will help the run game. "He is huge for us," Munchak said. "I don't think people realize what a good player he is, and not having him the last three weeks has hurt us in the run game and in protection."